Begin by obtaining your Blogs API credentials, then configure OAuth or API key access in GHL’s connector settings so QuestionScout can read and write posts.
Grant QuestionScout the necessary permissions in GHL to create, update, and publish blog content, and to pull status updates and analytics.
Blogs endpoints used: POST /blogs/posts; PUT /blogs/posts/:postId; GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists; GET /blogs/categories; GET /blogs/authors; GET blogs/check-slug.readonly; GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists; GET /blogs/categories; GET /blogs/authors; POST blogs/posts; GET emails/builder; GET emails/builder;
Trigger: a new QuestionScout prompt is generated and marked ready for publishing
Actions: POST /blogs/posts to create a new post with title, content, slug, author, and category
POST /blogs/posts
title, content, slug, authorId, categoryId
Trigger: QuestionScout prompt is updated
Actions: PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update title, content, or slug; map to the existing postId
PUT /blogs/posts/:postId
postId, title, content, slug
Trigger: preparing to publish a new post
Actions: GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to check slug availability; proceed with POST /blogs/posts if available
GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists
slug
Automate content publishing without writing code.
Maintain consistency with templates and schedules across posts.
Scale to many topics by reusing workflows and triggers.
Key data elements and workflows used in the Blogs API integration with QuestionScout inside GHL.
API stands for Application Programming Interface — a set of rules that lets two software programs talk to each other. In this integration, GHL uses the Blogs API to read and write posts.
A blog post object containing title, content, author, category, slug, and status (draft, published).
A URL-friendly string derived from the post title used to build the post URL.
A specific URL path on the API that performs a defined action (e.g., POST /blogs/posts).
Whenever QuestionScout generates a new prompt, automatically create a draft post in Blogs API using the prompt as seed content.
Use a scheduled trigger to publish a weekly digest summarizing QuestionScout results as a blog post.
Keep posts up to date by updating content when the related QuestionScout prompt changes.
Connect the Blogs API in GHL and grant QuestionScout the required scopes, then test the connection.
Set up a trigger for new or updated QuestionScout prompts, and map fields to the Blogs API endpoints.
Test with sample data, verify slug generation, and monitor publishing in real time; deploy to production when ready.
The Blogs API connector in GHL communicates with the Blogs API to read existing posts, create new ones, and update content as prompts evolve. QuestionScout acts as the trigger source, initiating actions in the Blogs API based on user-defined rules. You can map fields like title, content, slug, author, and category to ensure posts are created with the correct metadata. No heavy coding is required; use the visual workflow editor in GHL to set up triggers, actions, and conditions that align with your editorial process.
Most setups can be done with no-code workflows in GHL. You configure triggers (e.g., new prompt from QuestionScout) and actions (e.g., create or update a blog post) using the built-in connectors. For advanced needs, you can inject custom logic via minimal scripting or by layering multiple steps with condition checks. If you run into edge cases, you can leverage slug checks and category/author lookups to maintain data integrity without writing code.
Essential endpoints for basic publishing include POST /blogs/posts to create posts, PUT /blogs/posts/:postId to update, and GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to avoid slug collisions. You’ll also want GET /blogs/categories and GET /blogs/authors to populate metadata fields. These endpoints cover the core workflow: create, update, validate, and assign contextual data such as category and author.
Yes. You can schedule posts by combining a scheduler in GHL with the Blogs API publish action. Create a workflow that triggers at a set time or on a cadence, then calls POST /blogs/posts to publish or schedule a publish-ready post. Review the post status in Blogs to ensure it lands as planned and adjust timings as needed.
Slug uniqueness is important for clean URLs. Use GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists to check if a slug already exists before posting. If a collision is detected, consider appending a date or a unique identifier. You can also enforce slug patterns at the content input stage to minimize duplicates.
When a QuestionScout prompt is updated, the corresponding Blog post can be updated via PUT /blogs/posts/:postId. The workflow should carry the postId and map the updated fields to the post. Consider setting a revision history tag or status to track changes and communicate updates to editors or readers.
Additional resources include the Blogs API documentation, GHL connector guides, and QuestionScout workflow tutorials. If you need more help, reach out to our support team or consult the developer resources for best practices on mapping fields and handling errors.
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